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[Liz Bates]

I think both Lois Bloom and Dan Slobin put this axiom forward many years
ago.  To the extent that I have cited it, it was always borrowed (and
hopefully attributed) to them. -liz bates



>I need some help with references to the phrase "new functions from old forms
>and new forms with old functions."  I believe
>it originates with biological research.  In the language literature, I seem
>to remember both Liz Bates and Lois Bloom using it. Any ideas?
>
>Beverly A. Goldfield
>Psychology Dept.
>Rhode Island College
>Providence, RI  02908